My Wall Control pegboard already worked, but its accessories did not fit every tool I wanted to organize. So I turned it into a custom MakerBuildIt tool wall with free 3D-printable holders—and a whole lot of purple.
The wall stayed in place. The upgrade was in the accessories: holders designed for the tools I actually use, printed in a color that matches the shop.
Watch the tool-wall upgrade
Start with the tools you want to store
I searched Thingiverse for holders designed around my own tools. There were plenty of files to choose from, which let me build the layout around what I needed to keep within reach.
That is the appeal of printing your own organizers: you can choose the holder shapes you need and the filament color you want. For this project, I chose purple throughout.
Check the mounting system before printing
This is the step to do before filling a build plate: check the mounting style and spacing. A file that works on one storage wall may use a different connection from yours.
Wall Control’s metal panels accept both conventional quarter-inch pegboard accessories and its slotted accessories. When choosing a printable holder, check which connection the design uses and whether it matches your panel.
The same approach applies to standard pegboards, Multiboard, Honeycomb Storage Wall, and fully 3D-printed wall systems. Search for files made for the system you have.
Print a matching set of holders
Once I had checked the designs, I loaded the build plate with as many accessories as I could fit and printed the holders in purple. Together, those individual accessories became a coordinated storage setup.
- Choose the tools. Identify which tools need their own holders.
- Find suitable designs. Look for files that fit both the tool and your mounting system.
- Check the connections. Confirm the mounting style and spacing before printing.
- Print and organize. Use your chosen color, then arrange the holders around how you use the wall.
Every tool has its own place
The result is a wall that matches the shop and gives each tool a dedicated spot. It is a practical way to use 3D printing to improve a storage setup you already own.
What tool should I print a holder for next? Watch the Short above for a look at the finished purple tool wall—and keep on making.